"The Wrestler" wins Venice Golden Lion

VENICE (Reuters) - U.S. movie "The Wrestler" won the Golden
Lion for best picture at the Venice film festival on Saturday,
winding up the 11-day competition on the Lido waterfront.

The Silver Lion for best director was won by Russia's
Alexei German Jr. for "Paper Soldier." The best actor award
went to Italy's Silvio Orlando for his role in "Il Papa di
Giovanna" ("Giovanna's Father"), and the best actress prize was
awarded to Dominique Blanc in "L'Autre" ("The Other One").